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What
is a “proof”? | Why
do I need to look at a proof? | How
do I get an estimate from you? | How
do I prepare my materials for a print job?
| How do I prepare my materials
as digital files? | How do
I FTP my digital files to you? | What
if I have additional questions?
What
is a “proof”?
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| A proof
is a visual sample of your job—sent
to you online or printed on paper—that
allows you to see that everything including
type and images is set and positioned according
to your specifications. You may choose to
view your proof on-premises, or have it
sent to your place of business for review.
For jobs that use two or more colors, we
can offer you a color proof that will enable
you to see exactly how the colors will appear.
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Why
do I need to look at a proof?
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| The proofing
process allows errors to be spotted well
before the job is completed and delivered.
There are a number of reasons you will want
to look at a proof of your job. You might
notice some last-minute changes that need
to be made. There might have been slip-ups
at one stage or another which need to be
remedied before the finished product goes
out. Most important, the proofing process
gives you the opportunity to look over the
work and be certain that it is ready to
go.
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How
do I get an estimate from you?
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| Simply use
our online estimate
form. Or call us at 973-330-3002 and
speak with one of our customer service representatives.
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How
do I prepare my materials for a print job?
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| There are
a number of ways to provide your materials
to us. For us to supply you with the best
possible results, we strongly recommend
that you follow our Pre-Press
Guidelines. Download a PDF copy of our
guidelines here.
Or call our prepress specialist at 973-330-3002
and ask to have them faxed to you.
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How
do I prepare my materials as digital files?
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| For a basic
checklist of how to prepare your digital
files, take a look at our Digital
Files Preflight Checklist. It will provide
you with guidelines that will help ensure
that the preparation of your electronic
files goes smoothly. Download a PDF copy
of our guidelines here.
Or call our prepress specialist at 973-330-3002
and ask to have them faxed to you.
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How
do I FTP my digital files to you?
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| Just
use these helpful instructions:
IF YOU ARE USING A MACINTOSH:
Collect your entire document and create
a compressed file (.zip or .sit).
Do not compress an .hqx document.
(myfile.hqx.sit = WRONG; myfile.zip or myfile.sit = RIGHT)
When you are uploading, ensure that you
are sending your files in a binary format.
Always use lower case letters, as the FTP
site is case sensitive.
IF YOU ARE USING A PC:
Collect your entire document and create
a .ZIP file.
When you are uploading, ensure that you
are sending in a binary format.
Always use lower case letters, as the site
is case sensitive.
When you are ready to upload or download,
please inform your salesperson that you
are doing so. Once a file has been uploaded
or downloaded, it will be removed from the
FTP site.
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What
if I have additional questions?
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| Just call
or e-mail us! Kay Printing prides itself
on customer service. Our sales staff and
prepress specialists are happy to answer
any questions you may have. Please call
us at 973-330-3002, or e-mail us at info@kayprinting.com.
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